Although the fall and winter weather forecast may be cold and dreary with grey skies, Designer Tia Cibani for Ports 1961 brightens up her line of clothing as well as our attitudes with her colorful palette of exciting hues incorporating azalea, begonia, ruby, jasmine, primrose, apricot, azure, amber, and betel leaf, with enough neutrals dispersed throughout for traditionalists, using kohl, henna, tea, and moonstone. Fabrics include rich brocades, jacquards, bouclé, lame, wool gauze, mousseline, jersey, chintz, silk, velour, and velvet, with embellishments of sequins and glass bangles.

Designs by Ports 1961

Tia Cibani's inspiration for her Fall and Winter 2009 Collection was India's Mughal Dynasty and she had her models take to the runway accompanied by the five-piece d'hol ‘n' brass band, Red Baraat Festival led by Sunny Jain on Dhol, with band members Rohin Khemani on Snare Drum, Arun Luthra on Soprano Sax, Dave Smith on Trombone, and John Altieri on Sousaphone.

Amy Smilovic, the designer and founder of Tibi, found her inspiration from the Russian fairytale, "The Tale of the Firebird" for her Fall 2009 Collection that incorporated a glamorous look with beading, sequins, embroidery, and fur collars, cuffs, vests, and hats.

Design Amy Smilovic of Tibi

The collection of 36 looks also featured a bright color palette that incorporated paisleys and prints, and included jackets, blazers, jumpsuits, stove pipe stretch pants, tunics, bustiers, capes, skirts, dresses, and gowns using jacquards, lace brocades, chiffon, and stretch wool.